Zelenskiy says he will propose tougher corruption measures this week August 27, 2023 at 08:44AM

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy plans to ask parliament to increase penalties for corruption during wartime, equating it with high treason. Zelenskiy believes that fighting corruption will not only help defeat Russia but also make it easier for international partners to support Ukraine's rebuilding efforts. Ukraine currently ranks 116th out of 180 countries on Transparency International's Corruption Perceptions Index.

Archaeologists unearth 3,000-year-old priestly tomb in northern Peru August 27, 2023 at 08:01AM

Dubbed the "Priest of Pacopampa," referring to the highland archaeological zone where the tomb was found, the priest was buried under six layers of ash mixed with black earth, with decorated ceramic bowls and seals indicating ancient ritual body paint used for people of elite standing, Peru's culture ministry said in a statement on Saturday. Two seals were also found along the upper edges of the tomb, one with an anthropomorphic face looking east and another with a jaguar design facing west.

Pakistan's interim PM holds emergency meeting; seeks plan for reduction in high electricity bills within 48 hours August 27, 2023 at 07:23AM

Pakistan's interim PM Anwaar ul Haq Kakar has directed authorities to take "concrete steps" within 48 hours to reduce inflated electricity bills. The move comes in response to public outcry and protests in several cities. Kakar also called for measures to minimize electricity consumption at the PM House and Pak Secretariat, including turning off air conditioning if necessary.

US presidential elections: Will appoint Elon Musk as advisor, says Vivek Ramaswamy August 27, 2023 at 05:36AM

Indian-American GOP presidential candidate, Vivek Ramaswamy, has suggested that he would appoint Tesla founder Elon Musk as an advisor if elected president in 2024. Ramaswamy praised Musk for his management style and said he would like to run his administration in a similar way. Musk has also complimented Ramaswamy and called him a "very promising candidate."

Indian-origin town council candidate's campaign sign defaced in US August 27, 2023 at 02:44AM

The campaign sign of Sarika Bansal, an Indian-origin woman running for town council in North Carolina, was vandalized with a photo of a Black person's face superimposed over hers. Bansal, the only person of color running for the Cary Town Council, called the incident "shocking" and condemned the act of vandalism and racism.

Russia says genetic tests confirm Wagner chief died in plane crash August 27, 2023 at 01:09AM

"After forensic testing, all 10 bodies recovered at the site of the crash were identified, and their identities 'conform to the manifest," the committee said in a statement. Prigozhin, 62, was killed two months after he mounted a daylong mutiny against Russia's military that President Vladimir Putin decried as 'treason'. Putin recalled the Wagner chief as a 'talented man who made mistakes'.